FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Doonside Small Business Loans
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Doonside unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Doonside Business Loans
What is the Larger Doonside Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets and can be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within quality company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application at standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining what is the well-being that is your business and the level of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the well-being of the company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. The specialists will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.